Orthopedic

York General Health Care Services in York, Neb., added Douglas A. Koch, MD, to its physician team, according to a York News-Tribune report.

Boston researchers found osteoarthritis patients who underwent total knee or hip joint replacement surgery have an increased risk of heart attack in the postoperative period, according to News-Medical.

Thomas Youm, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. He specializes in hip and knee reconstruction as well as sports medicine. He is currently a clinical assistant professor in the department of…

Brian Klika, MD, joined Orthopedics and Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic in Manitowoc, Wis., according to htrnews.com.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan in Grand Rapids has plans to build a new medical office building in Wyoming, Mich., according to a MiBiz report.

The Memorial Hospital in Craig, Colo., recently added Kevin Borchard, MD, to its physician team, according to a Craig Daily Press report.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons making the news:

The global medical composite material market for orthopedics is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.23 percent from 2014 to 2019, according to a report by Technavio.

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., welcomed orthopedic surgeon Jason Hochfelder, MD, according to Tarrytown-SleepyHollow Daily Voice.

Armstrong Orthopedic Associates in Kittanning, Pa., welcomed Nathan Formaini, DO, to its medical staff, according to The Kittanning Paper.